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Rookies Dak Prescott and Zeke Elliott emerge as stars during an 11-game win streak, leading to a 13-3 regular-season record. But a gut-wrenching divisional-round loss to the Packers kept the Cowboys from advancing in the post season.

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Rookies Dak Prescott and Zeke Elliott emerge as stars during an 11-game win streak, leading to a 13-3 regular-season record. But a gut-wrenching divisional-round loss to the Packers kept the Cowboys from advancing in the post season.

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He is an experienced and trusted NFL backup who could be ideal behind rookie Dak Prescott once the Cowboys part ways with Romo.

McCown has spent the past two seasons with the Cleveland Browns, starting 11 games. He has also played for the Arizona Cardinals, the Detroit Lions, the Oakland Raiders, the Carolina Panthers, the Chicago Bears and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Cowboys are also eyeing Kellen Moore for the backup job.

McCown has also drawn interest from a number of other teams. But the Cowboys got the first visit.

It could mean that Romo's departure is coming soon via a trade or a release. The latter is most likely.